Even if the Steelers are confident in Batch, this is another tough body blow for their AFC North chances. They are two games back of the Ravens, and a loss against the Browns essentially would end the division race. The Steelers also have to worry about the AFC wild-card race if they keep dropping games.

The Browns are better than their 2-8 record indicates, with five losses by seven points or less. They played the Ravens tough twice. It's now up to Batch to keep the Steelers' division hopes afloat.